Still time to enter for the big race, so don’t delay. The spread of runners from different clubs across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and beyond is really good to see.

Just a quick reminder/update on a few things to be aware of regarding the event:

Event HQ

The event will start and finish at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road in Loughborough (LE11 3YE - however please see information below relating to parking). The facilities at the HQ will be open from 8:00 on the day of the event.

Parking

As the road past the scout hut can be fairly busy we have made arrangements to use the Loughborough University Holywell Park carpark for event parking where there should be plenty of space (Postcode: LE11 3GR – use West campus entrance from main roundabout on Ashby Road). Although by road this may seem some distance from the event, by following the marked route through the local estate it is only around a 15 minute walk (1 km / 0.6 miles) to the event HQ. For safety reasons and to avoid causing problems with local residents we therefore kindly request that competitors use this facility rather than parking on nearby streets. Please take care when crossing the road to/from the Scout HQ.

The carpark will be open from 8:00 on the day of the event.

For any people who have entered the event as a ‘walker’ then there is the option to park at the slightly nearer Nanpantan sports ground off Watermead Lane (LE11 3TN). However, please be aware that this is a public carpark shared with several sports groups, and there may not be much free space. To avoid creating problems with other users and local residents, if this carpark is full then please use the university carpark as above.